Lace Knitting - 40 Openwork Patterns, 30 Lovely Projects, Countless Ideas and Inspiration by Denise Samson

$38.99 AUD

Category: Knitting

Openwork knitting is striking and eye-catching. Denise Samson, author of Ponchos to Knit and The Cable Knitter's Guide, is back with another helpful handbook perfect for crafters who want to take their knitting to the next level. Discover 40 openwork patterns, introduced to you step-by-step, with full-c olor photographs, charts, and instructions to guide you, from the deceptively simple to the beautifully intricate. Or try out your favorite lace stitches with one of 30 delightful, stylish designs--including pillows and throws, socks and hats, garments for children and adults, and even a handy bookmark It's everything you need to master openwork, in one comprehensive package. - Dive into the history behind eye-catching lace knitting techniques. - Review the fundamentals of chart-reading, blocking, and choosing your tools and materials. - Explore 40 exquisite sample patterns to help you get started, with clearly photographed swatches and easy-to-read charts that make lace knitting a snap. - Exercise your newfound mastery with 30 gorgeous designs for garments, accessories, and furnishings--from socks, scarves, and hats to napkins, pillows, and curtains. ...Show more

Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible: 260 Exquisite Designs by Hitomi Shida by Hitomi Shida

$29.99 AUD

Category: Knitting

In the Japanese Knitting Stitch Bible, knitting guru Hitomi Shida shares some of her favourite needlework patterns. Shida's strikingly original designs and variations on every imaginable classic stitch result in intricate patterns that form the basis for beautiful and unique knitted fashions. This is th e perfect book for the experienced knitter who is looking for new stitches that yield spectacular results. This Japanese knitting book features a wide range of rewarding and intricate stitches including: cables, popcorn stitches, twisted stitches, edgings, and many more. A set of detailed, step-by-step diagrams show you how to execute all the basic stitches. Instructions and diagrams for a series of small projects offer practice working with large patterns, lacy patterns, pattern arrangement, and round yokes among other things. Knitting projects include: a classic hat made using large pattern, an elegant scarf in lacy patterns, the ever-popular fingerless mittens, thick socks that can be made using various patterns, a feminine collar using round stitching, and much more.This Japanese stitch dictionary represents a whole new adventure for knitters and is sure to become a valued reference for experienced knitters and beginners alike. ...Show more

Home Sewing Techniques - Essential Sewing Skills to Make Inspirational Soft Furnishings by Cheryl Owen

$22.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Beautifully styled, this compendium of techniques will give the home sewer all the skills needed to make individual furnishing for their own home. Each technique is explained step-by-step, then applied to a range of pretty, contemporary projects. The early techniques are aimed at complete beginners and teach simple skills such as pinning, cutting, and making seams. Later techniques introduce slightly more complex skills including hems, curved seams, casings, borders, linings, and decorative touches such as edging, frills, ruching, and tassels. The book provides everything the home sewer needs to make beautiful, stylish and individual projects to enhance every room of the house. ...Show more

Sew Cuddly - 12 Plush Minky Projects for Fun and Fashion - Tips and Techniques to Conquer Cuddle by Judy Gauthier

$39.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

How to Make Jewellery: Easy Techniques and 25 Great Projects by Mary Helt

$22.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other | Series: How to... | Reading Level: General Adult

Have you ever wandered around a jewellery shop looking for that little something, but have never been able to find it? Why not be unique and create your own collection? This book is a sparkling collection of 25 custom-made designs, using techniques a beginner crafter can understand. More complex project s are scattered throughout the list to inspire a more discerning crafter. If you're new to the craft, illustrated diagrams and instructions make the learning process a breeze. Whether you want to make a vintage bead bracelet or teardrop earrings, add the 'wow' factor to your jewellery collection and be sure to stand out in the crowd. ...Show more

Tantalizing Table Toppers - Sew 20+ Runners, Place Mats and Napkins by Judy Gauthier

$44.99 AUD

Category: Quilting

A well-dressed table is just stitches away Showcase your creativity with a handmade table runner that's equal parts functional and fun. Best-selling author Judy Gauthier shares twenty unique table quilts you can display year round. Step-by-step instructions are included for each project, with basics on piecing, pressing, and understanding color values. Use the coordinating fast2cut Simple Square Templates for easy blocks that fit together like magic Try out new patchwork, appliqu , and quilting designs before making a commitment to a full quilt. Makers of all skill levels will love the satisfaction of a quick finish. ...Show more

Macrame for Beginners and Beyond: 24 Easy Macrame Projects for Home and Garden by Amy Mullins; Marnia Ryan-Raison

$42.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

Discover a fresh, new take on the traditional craft of macrame, a craft that was incredibly popular in the seventies, and which is currently enjoying a renaissance. Macrame projects are the best way to bring the current trend for luxe, boho interiors into your home. This title includes very on trend mac rame projects for inside and outside the home. Choose from 12 different projects with an 'easy' and 'more advanced' version for each so you can develop your skills as you go. Learn all the basic macram knots with the knot tutorial library so you can get started with your favourite projects straight away, whether it's the ubiquitous hanging plant holder or a stunning statement arch for the garden or a doorway. ...Show more

Wild Things to Sew and Wear : 15 Animal-Themed Garments and Accessories for Your Little Critters by Molly Goodall

$27.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Wild Things to Sew and Wear is a collection of 15 animal-inspired designs that are as fun to make as they are to wear - simple, bold and playful clothes and accessories that children of all ages won't want to take off. A comprehensive techniques section shows you how to lay out pattern pieces on the fab ric, transfer markings, and cut with confidence. The easy-to-follow patterns suit all levels, from beginner to advanced, and include a range of sizes, including matching designs for adults. Creating clothing which inspires play, author Molly Goodall uses classic tailoring techniques mixed with contemporary styling - the perfect projects for imaginative crafters looking for something unique. ...Show more

Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics: Everything You Need to Know to Start Making Beautiful Ceramics by Jacqui Atkin

$36.99 AUD

Category: Craft - Other

Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to start creating your own beautiful ceramics. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions will guide you through the core techniques, including pinching and coiling and throwing and trimming. Discover inspirational projects as your skills progress, from simple coiled vases with painted decoration to marbled clay boxes with transparent glazes. Learn how to decorate and fire your clay vessels with myriad textures, using methods such as inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist. Following the impressive projects inside, you can put your new-found skills into practice and develop your creativity. ...Show more

Embroidered Treasures: Flowers: Exquisite Needlework of the Embroiderers' Guild Collection by Annette Collinge

$49.99 AUD

Category: Embroidery | Series: Embroidered Treasures

The Embroiderers' Guild was founded in 1906 and has in its collection embroideries from all over the world. These wonderful works, which somehow survived through the ages, could be said to be one of the most important group of embroideries assembled in one place. Stitched pieces and fragments and were g athered together by early members of the Guild and inserted into portfolios that were circulated among members. Nature has always been a huge source of inspiration to embroiderers and this fantastic book showcases the Embroiderers' Guild's huge collection of embroidered flowers through the ages. Featuring full-colour photographs, items are shown in full and also with detail images to show off the flowers at their best. These wonderful embroidered treasures are as varied as wall hangings, children's dresses, bridal bags and samplers, some of which date back to the 17th century. The images are shown with extended captions. Collected from many different countries, this is an opportunity to see fabulous works that are very rarely seen in public. ...Show more

Fair Isle Crochet Workshop - 15 Colourful Projects for the Home by Natasja van Vreeswijk

$26.99 AUD

Category: Crochet

15 beautiful, contemporary Fair Isle crochet projects to make for the home. This beautiful pattern book is for crochet enthusiasts who want to go one step further. Fair isle is a well-known knitting technique, but can also be used for crochet. The Fair Isle crochet technique is explained in the first pa rt, followed by 15 home decorations in the second part. These home accessories are made in a lovely vintage style and have geometric patterns and black and white as their base colours. From blankets and pillows, from ottomans to hip plant baskets, there are lots of gorgeous projects to make. The crochet patterns are accompanied by clear colour charts and beautiful photographs of the finished projects. ...Show more

Cable Knits from Nordic Lands - Beauty and Ingenuity in over 20 Unique Patterns by Ivar Asplund

$38.99 AUD

Category: Knitting